The 140 meter long, 2685 dwt ro-ro ferry RG1 suffered a power blackout while sailing from Vaasa, Finland to Umea, Sweden. The RG1 was only 1/2 hour into a three hour voyage when the power failure occured. The ferry dropped anchor while the crew attempted to restore power. An hour later, power was restored and the RG1 proceeded to Umea. There were 130 passengers on board during the incident. No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.
The 110 meter long, 1642 dwt passenger vessel Kapella released oil pollution in the Sottunga Bay, Finland, while bound for Kapellskar from Turku. The oil spill was spotted by a helicopter and was reported to be 35 kilometers long. The vessel was detained until the oil leak could be stopped. The vessel completed repairs and proceeded an hour later. The Coast Guard was unable recover the pollution as it was too scattered. The amount of pollution released is not known.
The 13031 dwt boxship Nordic Philip became disabled off Kotka, Finland after having engine problems. The vessel requested assistance and the tugs Aku and Mars to Kotka. The vessel later discharged its cargo of containers and is at berth awaiting repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
